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Topic: Farming

State pens global agroforestry pact to lift farming communities

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2026-03-27 09:10:23

Kenya has taken a significant step towards advancing sustainable development and climate resilience following the signing of a new global partnership.

Youth urged to embrace farming for income, innovation

By James Wanzala   2026-03-24 17:33:46

Telesphore Ndabamenye has urged African youth to embrace agriculture as a source of income, innovation and employment during a forum hosted by Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa in Rwanda.

Broiler farming: How farmers can profit from meat chicken keeping

By Watsson Messo   2026-03-20 21:04:25

In broiler farming, the highest cost is feed, which can consume up to 70 per cent of the total cost of production.

Experts urge action to close gender gaps in Kenyan farming

By Ryan Kerubo   2026-03-13 19:41:53

Experts urge urgent reforms to close gender gaps in Kenyan agriculture, where women produce most food but lack land, finance, and market access.

What hydroponic farming can do in tiny urban spaces

By The Conversation   2026-02-25 18:30:10

Hydroponics, a method of growing plants without soil, uses a nutrient-rich water solution instead of earth and is useful in areas where soil quality is poor, water supply is unreliable.

Coffee farming attracts the youth in Kiharu

By Boniface Gikandi   2026-02-24 11:45:12

There is active competition among the coffee factories in Murang’a in the production of quality coffee in the engagement with the youth.